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Barrasso, Lummis Vote No On Trump Impeachment
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Saturday voted against impeachment of former President Donald Trump.
February 13, 2021
Barrasso: Democrats Aren’t Focusing on Real Issues
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso believes the congressional Democrats aren't focusing on the real issues the nation is facing by focusing all of their intention on impeaching former President Donald Trump.
February 12, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Woman’s Conviction In 2018 Death Overturned
The conviction of a woman accused of being an accessory in a mans 2018 death in a Sundance convenience store was overturned Friday by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
February 12, 2021
Gordon Continues Mask Mandate, Relaxes Capacity Limits For Indoor/Outdoor Gatherings
Gov. Mark Gordon relaxed many of Wyoming's coronavirus-related health orders, but extended the statewide mask mandate until at least Feb. 28.
February 11, 2021
Carbon County GOP Chairman on Cheney Censure: “The People Are Saying Something”
The Carbon County Republican Party chairman thinks U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's vote to impeach former President Donald Trump will have long-lasting implications, including the possibility of losing her seat in Congress.
February 11, 2021
Gen Z’ers and Millennials Believe Punctuation is Hostile
Campbell County students explain why using punctuation can come across as hostile.
February 10, 2021
UW Researchers Find Major Impacts Due to Political Division
The polarization between the two major political parties has far-reaching impacts on American life, University of Wyoming researchers have found.
February 10, 2021
Gordon Issues Order to Help With Rental Assistance
On Wednesday, Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order to allow the Wyoming Department of Family Service to help with emergency rental assistance.
February 10, 2021
Cheney, House GOP Warn Biden of Potential “Border War” With Immigrants
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and 51 other House Republicans warned President Joe Biden of a potential border war regarding illegal migrants entering the United States.
February 10, 2021
Barrasso: Impeachment of Trump Will Do Nothing
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso made his feelings about the Senate impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump clear following his vote to end the process on Tuesday.
February 10, 2021
Lummis Invites Elon Musk to Relocate to Wyoming
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis extended an invitation to come to "business-friendly" Wyoming to billionaire Elon Musk this week.
February 09, 2021
Gordon Signs Energy, Agriculture Bills
Governor Mark Gordon on Monday signed the first two bills of the eight-day virtual legislative session.
February 09, 2021
Legislator Introduces Bill To Recall Elected Officials
The power to recall elected officials of all levels could be placed in the hands of the Wyoming people, assuming a bill and a resolution granting such power advances through the State Legislature.
County 17February 09, 2021
Donald Trump Jr. Plans Wyoming Trip to Campaign Against Cheney
Former President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., intends to make a trip to Wyoming to campaign against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the near future.
February 08, 2021
Gordon Says Biden’s Energy Lockdown is “Devastating” to Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon said that President Joe Biden's recent moratorium on oil and natural gas leases on federal lands was a "direct attack" on Wyoming during an appearance on Fox and Friends Monday.
February 08, 2021
Cheney Dismisses Wyoming GOP Call To Resign Following Censure
Responding to the Wyoming Republican Party's call for her to resign, Liz Cheney defended her impeachment vote.
February 07, 2021
Wyoming National Guard Makes History With Artillery Test
Members of the Wyoming Army National Guard made history last month by conducting its first test of a weapon deployment system.
February 05, 2021
Lummis Slams Biden, Senate Dems for Passing New COVID Bill
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticized President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats following their decision to use a procedural maneuver to bypass a potential GOP filibuster and pass the new coronavirus relief bill.
February 05, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Lifts Suspension Against Casper Attorney
The Wyoming Supreme Court has lifted a suspension against a Casper attorney that was issued in January.
February 04, 2021
Liz Cheney Wins Resounding Affirmative Vote To Stay In Leadership
By a commanding margin, Liz Cheney beat back challengers and retained her position as the third highest ranking Republican in the U.S. House.
February 04, 2021
Weld County Will Never Leave Colorado For Wyoming
It's fun to talk about, but the chance of Weld County seceding from Colorado and joining Wyoming is essentially zero.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 03, 2021
Wyoming School Board Association Opposes School Consolidation Bill
The Wyoming School Board Association has expressed its opposition to a recently proposed bill that would consolidate Wyoming's school district from 48 to 24.
February 03, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Sheridan Attorney for 3 Years
The Wyoming Supreme Court suspended a Sheridan attorney related to a felony alcohol-related case.
February 03, 2021
Cheyenne Lawmaker Proposes Reducing Wyoming’s School Districts
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer recently introduced House Bill 77, which would cut the amount of Wyoming's school districts in half, down from 48 to 24 (one per Wyoming county and one for the Wind River Reservation).
February 02, 2021